2009 NFL Mock Draft
This is my first stab at doing this. I think the main reason I’ve never done this in the past is that I’ve never really felt like I’ve had enough information about all of the players to make any sort of authoritative comments. But I thought it would be a fun exercise to pick who I would draft instead of trying to “predict” who teams are going to draft. Even after seeing many of these players in actual games and religiously watching all of the NFL Network’s draft shows, I still do not have all of the information I would like. This forces me, especially in the 2nd round, to rely on other people’s assessments. If I got to watch all of the film I might come up with something completely different, but this is the best I can do with what’s available to me. One other point: there will undoubtedly be trades on draft day. There are teams who I think should try to trade their pick, but since I’m the only one doing this, it would be too easy for me to make one-sided trades. Therefore one of my parameters is that no trades are available.
Now to the draft!
1) Detroit Lions
To me this is a no brainer. The fact that the Lions also hold the 20th and 33rd picks in the draft give them the luxury of taking a shot at Matt Stafford. I laugh at the people who are afraid to take a QB with a high draft pick because if you miss you “set the franchise back a few years.” This is thinking by cliche! God gave you a brain people … USE IT!!! One, the Lions went 0-16. You cannot set a franchise back any further. Two, while many first round QBs never cut the mustard, even fewer (Tom Brady excepted) drafted in later rounds ever make an impact in the league. Peyton, Donovan, Eli, Ben, Rivers, Cutler, Ryan, Flacco – if you want someone of this caliber, you are usually going to have to expend a 1st round pick. Otherwise you risk having someone like Tavaris Jackson as your starting QB. Yikes! Talk about setting back a franchise. If I’m the Lions I’m willing to take the risk of swinging and missing for a QB. What have I got to lose? Furthermore, I can “cover” the perceived risk by making “safer” picks at 22 and 33. As far as evaluating Stafford goes, he’s got all the physical tools and he’s got a great attitude. Moreover, he welcomes the thought of playing in Detroit. He’s not going to pull the Eli Manning prima donna act on me. That’s enough for me. Some people may think Mark Sanchez will be a better QB. Fair enough. I like him too. I just have a little more confidence in Stafford.
Pick: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia.
2) St. Louis Rams
Most mock drafts have the Rams picking one of the top offensive tackles with this pick. I wonder if this is a knee-jerk reaction to setting Orlando Pace free. While I do see the need to get someone to replace Pace, I think the Rams have needs all over the board. The whole team stinks. I’d be more inclined to pick the best player on the board and I think that is Aaron Curry. First, I’d want to carefully review the game tapes to make sure he’s as good a tackler as he is an athlete. Once I’m convinced of this, picking him makes more sense to me than picking a tackle. I think a great defender has a bigger impact on turning a team into a winning one than a good starting tackle. Furthermore, I think the opportunity to acquire a great defender comes along less frequently than the opportunity to acquire a good starting tackle. I know I’ll have to address the O line problems at some point but I can’t pass up the chance to get a potentially special player for my defense.
Pick: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
3) Kansas City Chiefs
I’m miffed that the Rams took Curry but I console myself by getting a tackle to pair with last year’s rookie Branden Albert and feel good about the book ends I’ll have for the O Line for the next 10 years.
Pick: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
4) Seattle Seahawks
Once the Seahawks picked up T.J. Houshmanzadeh I saw a lot of mock drafts change from Crabtree at this spot to one of the top tackles. I think that would be a mistake. While T.J. is a very good receiver he’s never had to be the #1 guy. Furthermore, he’s in his 30s. What I am saying is that the Seahawks are far from set at the WR position. But picture a receiving corps of T.J., Crabtree, Branch and Burleson. Hasselback would be drooling all over himself. You also need to consider the fact that while W. Jones will need a replacement someday, that day is not today. Cross that bridge when you get there. Watching Crabtree play and seeing him catch the ball I know he is something special and I don’t need to know his damn 40 time to confirm that. People who cannot see it, have to rely on “the measurables” and to them I say too bad – enjoy your Troy Williamsons.
Pick: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
5) Cleveland Browns
Here’s the first spot where I would like to make a trade. The best player on the board is Eugene Monroe but I just drafted Joe Thomas two years ago and my bad football team has much more pressing needs. We were a seive against the run last year and we couldn’t rush the passer. I’d like to address those situations but I don’t believe there is anyone with those capabilities in their repertoire worthy of the 5th pick. I probably could slide back, swapping with someone who really wants Monroe and still pick up Raji or Orakpo. That would be the best case scenario in my opinion. But if that weren’t possible I’d go with the defender with whom I felt the best about.
Pick: B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
6) Cincinnati Bengals
I sprint to the podium with Eugene Monroe’s name on the card.
Pick: Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
7) Oakland Raiders
Here’s where it gets interesting. It’s too early for Maclin in my opinion. I think he’ll probably be a productive pro but not sure if he’ll ever be a #1 receiver and in order for me to take a WR in the top 10 I want him to be a #1. I’d like a tackle but the best on the board is Andre Smith. I don’t want to draft him because I think he’s immature and it’s too early to draft any of the other tackles. I decide to go out on a limb. My defensive line could use a makeover. Though it’s risky, there’s a player on the board who’s got the potential to be a great outside pass rusher in a 4-3 scheme. I would take a chance on him.
Pick: Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
8) Jacksonville Jaguars
Our once excellent defense has lost a lot of key personnel and is no longer formidable. The O line has been decimated by injuries and off field problems. People who still project this team as a threat in the AFC are high. The Jags will surely be in the basement of the AFC South next season and to think that can be changed by who they draft at this position is either stupidity or wishful thinking. We’ve been really bad at picking receivers but I’m not going to try and correct the problem by reaching for Maclin. Instead I’m picking Marc Sanchez at this position unless someone offers me the world in a trade. Garrard is serviceable but never will be a top tier QB in my opinion. So I’m looking to start over. I can snag Sanchez here and let him develop behind Garrard. Meanwhile, with the rest of this draft and subsequent drafts I can go about steadily rebuilding the team. The key is to have the team peaking when Sanchez has developed enough to take over the helm.
Pick: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
9) Green Bay Packers
The defense needs help and the team is switching to a 3-4. I see Everette Brown being mentioned in this spot on a lot mock drafts. While that makes sense to me, I’ve got the urge to go in a completely different and unexpected direction. I picture the Packers offense in the late season with a big and fast running back pounding defenses on the frozen tundra. I picture how that may make things easier on Aaron Rodgers. Unless my coaches see a way to fit Rey Maualuga into our defense, I take Beenie Wells.
Pick: Chris “Beenie” Wells, RB, The Ohio St.
10) San Francisco 49ers
Coach Singletary wants to hit people in the mouth and I’d like to provide him with players in which to do that. I’m looking at the board and the first name that jumps out is Maualuga. However, I already got P. Willis manning my MLB position so it doesn’t make much sense to grab the SC backer. If the coaches wanted to get creative and go 3-4, or perhaps try to convert Maualuga to outside backer I’d oblige them and take him. Short of that, I’m looking for a pass rusher. I got excited about Robert Ayers during Senior Bowl week. I know Mike Mayock thinks very highly of Ayres. I know that we are perhaps in the minority on this point. But I trust my gut and make him my pick.
Pick: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
11) Buffalo Bills
Obvious to anyone who’s read my above entries knows that I think highly of Rey Maualuga. I don’t understand why he has dropped in so many mock drafts. What? Just because he’s missed some tackles while going for the kill shot and because he strained his hammy running the 40 in Indy? I don’t care about that. I see a guy who plays like his hair is on fire. I’ve just picked up T.O. and now I can add some excitement to the defensive side of the ball with this pick.
Pick: Ray Maualuga, LB, USC
12) Denver Broncos
I really don’t want any part of this team. The McDaniel v. Cutler battle has soured all hope for a quick recovery from this franchise’s recent swoon. I have a hard time “role playing” as Denver’s GM because I would never let this whole debacle occur on my football team. Not that Cutler is a saint, but I believe McDaniel’s youth is a primary factor in his inability to handle the situation in a more consiliatory manner. But for now I’m just going to pretend that I either keep Cutler or trade him for later picks. With this pick I start the big task of trying to rebuild the defense. I want someone with balast to anchor the line. The guy I see who best fills this role is Peria Jerry.
(written before Pat Bowlen’s announcement to trade Cutler on 3/31)
Pick: Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
13) Washington Redskins
I hate to break it to Mr. Snyder but even with his latest spending spree, the team is really not any closer to being a championship football team than it was last year. The team is strong on both sides of the ball but is not going to elevate its standing until either Jason Campbell elevates his play or the Redskins replace him with someone who can. Jim Zorn worked some magic and had Campbell playing much better than he had under the Gibbs regime but there is still some way to go. Being that the Redskins’ success hinges on what happens at the QB position and the team has no specific area of need, I’m freed up to take the BAA on the board. (I don’t disagree with those who think they could use more help at the WR position, however I’m not going to chase with another early draft pick when I’ve got two young guys I drafted last year whose full potential has yet to be explored.) My concerns about Andre Smith are not as great when I’m not using a top 10 pick and furthermore, if he never becomes a top left tackle he should at the very least add depth to the O line.
Pick: Andre Smith OT, Alabama
14) New Orleans Saints
In my mock draft, Beenie Wells is off the board, but even if he wasn’t I would not take him with the Saints selection in spite of the fact that some people feel he is the perfect replacement for Deuce McAllister. You might ask why I would select him at #9 with the Packers pick, but not at #14 for the Saints. Both teams are similarly built with good passing games and bad defenses. My answer is that Aaron Rogers is young and the Packers have time to continue building their team piece by piece. On the other hand, Drew Brees is in his prime. The Saints have a chance to be a championship team right now if they can somehow improve their defense and they should throw as many resources as they can to fix it. I hate the fact that I have only 1 pick in the first 2 rounds in which to try and improve the defense but can’t do anything about it except take the strongest defender left on the board.
Pick: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
15) Houston Texans
I think the Texans have sufficiently addressed their needs along the D Line in free agency. There is a nice critical mass of talent that’s come together on this team and I would just try to continue to add to that. Looking at the board there are some enticing players still available. At first I penciled in Vontae Davis in this spot trying to round out the defense. But then the thought of putting Maclin opposite Andre Johnson to create a lethal combination came to mind and that’s just too an enticing a proposition to pass up.
Pick: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
16) San Diego Chargers
I had Maclin penciled into this spot until I swooped in with the Texans and took him away. Now I have to go back to the drawing board. I think the obvious solution is to take Percy Harvin. Though I’m a little concerned that he’s somewhat duplicative of Darren Sproules, getting some speed at the wide out position should be a priority for this team.
Pick: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
17) NY Jets
I can see why they would be interested in Cutler. I’d give away this pick and more to get him. But assuming that’s not going to happen and that there isn’t really a QB worthy at this spot in the draft I’m going to try and give Rob Ryan another toy to play with on his defense.
Pick: Everette Brown, DE, Florida St.
18) Chicago Bears
As can be seen with my pick for the Chiefs, I kind of like the idea of being set at the offensive tackle position for the foreseable future. Wide receiver is also a need but it’s a deep class of receivers this year so I should be able to get capable help at that position later in the draft. I’m going with offensive tackle and pair him with C. Williams as the bookends on my O line. For some inexplicable reason, I just have more faith in William Beatty then the other available tackles. I have no concrete evidence to support this. It’s just a feeling.
Pick: William Beatty, OT, Connecticut
19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I am not drafting Josh Freeman with this pick. I don’t want to groom a QB who looks to be no better than Washington’s Jason Campbell. Besides, I just fired the head coach who was my resident QB tutor. I don’t think any of the WRs left are worthy of this high of a pick so I’ll turn to another team need and pick Vontae Davis who by all accounts would be considered a very good value at this spot.
Pick: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
20) Detroit Lions
I don’t expect the magical results the Falcons experienced when they went QB/OT in last year’s draft, but it’s still a pretty good formula. The decision is between Eben Britten and Michael Oher. Oher may have more god given talent but there are some questions about his drive and work ethic. Having taken Stafford at #1, the Lions cannot afford to miss with this pick and thus I go with the less risky of the two options.
Pick: Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
21) Philadelphia Eagles
A new weapon for Donovan is in order here, and there are plenty of receivers to choose from. The problem with the wide receivers available is that I don’t see any of them developing into a pure #1 receiver. All will probably be more productive if they can be paired with a good veteran receiver. So I’m going to give Donovan a different sort of target. With his great hands and big size, Brandon Pettigrew is going to be a beast in the red zone. That’s just what Donovan needs.
Pick: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma St.
22) Minnesota Vikings
This team has to do something about its quarterback situation but the draft is not where I’d look for help. Josh Freeman may develop into a quarterback but I’ve got a roster that I can win with right now and don’t have time to wait for the quarterback to develop. The left end was a chink in the armor of the Viking D line last year as a result of Kenechi Udeze’s illness so I will pick Tyson Jackson in hopes of giving an anchor to that side of the line and making the Vikings defense truly formidable.
Pick: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
23) New England Patriots
I’d probably select whoever Bill Bellichek told me he wanted. He seems to have a preference for cerebral linebackers.
Pick: Clay Matthews, LB, USC
24) Atlanta Falcons
I don’t think it such a horrible thing that the Eagles took Pettigrew ahead of us. This gives us a chance to continue to fill out our roster with upgraded talent. We can get a TE for Matt Ryan later in the draft. For now, it’s time to shore up the defense.
Pick: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
25) Miami Dolphins
Mock draft prognosticators kill me. Their eyes tell them they are looking at a sure talent, but they don’t trust their eyes. They rely on the tape measure and stop watch. Haven’t they noticed that more mistakes have been made through the years drafting receivers based on 40 times than for probably any other position? It’s ridiculous. My eyes tell me there is a WR on the board who is a completely safe pick and that’s Brian Robiskie. What’s the deal with the line “he’s a safe 2nd round pick?” Neither Ginn nor Bess have a lot of size so I want to give whichever Chad ends up playing QB this season a big target who will catch everything thrown at him.
Pick: Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St.
26) Baltimore Ravens
I know there will be lobbying to pick the fast receiver from the local school, Heyward-Bey but I can’t do that for fear of being Troy Williamsoned. I go away from the stop watch and pick the receiver who I feel is a little more polished.
Pick: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
27) Indianapolis Colts
I’ve seen more than one mock draft has the Colts taking Evander Hood with this selection. I can’t argue with that. It’s a position of need and Ziggy has a great motor with a killer spin move to boot!
Pick: Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
28) Philadelphia Eagles
The two wide receivers left on the board who have been mentioned as possible first rounders are Heyward-Bey and Hakeem Nicks. I have strong doubts either can step into the NFL and be productive from the word go. Instead of saddling McNabb with another young receiver to get used to, I give Westbrook a tag team partner.
Pick: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
29) NY Giants
I’m loaded on defense with some key free agent acquisitions. I can make up for the loss of Derek Ward in a later round. My most glaring need is receiver if Plaxico can’t play. I’m sure Eli would like someone a little closer to Plaxico’s size to snare his wayward passes, but there isn’t anyone like that on the board. So I hope to make due with what’s out there.
Pick: Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
30) Tennessee Titans
If Kevin Mawae is going to retire then the pick here is easy – Alex Mack. In fact, that might be the right way to go anyway. But I’ve got a feeling that the coaches will want to give Vince Young one more chance to pick up the game. In order to help him, I’d like to give him a security blanket tight end, like a Wychek for McNair, or a Crumpler for Vick. I could see Sean Nelson filling this role perfectly. But it goes against my better judgment to reach with a first round pick especially for a tight end. So instead I see a highly ranked player has fallen to me and it’s in a position of need so I grab him.
Pick: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, The Ohio St.
31) Arizona Cardinals
I no longer see E. James as a factor. I like T. Hightower from an effort standpoint but don’t really care for his running style. Everywhere else the roster is pretty solid which make this pick easy.
Pick: Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut
32) Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers’ achille’s heel was their offensive line last season and they still won the Super Bowl. Fortunately, they’ve got Big Ben who is a Houdini in the pocket and an amazing defense. It would be nice if Ben didn’t have to run around quite so much. It appears that center was the most glaring weak spot in the O line It also appears that Alex Mack is the best center available making this the most agreed upon selection of all the mock drafts I’ve looked at.
Pick: Alex Mack, C, Cal
33) Detroit Lions
I was surprised to hear Mike Mayock say that Jarron Gilbert was not good on tape. From my understanding he was one of the leaders in the country in TFLs and he blew up several plays in the backfield in the game against Boise St. that I watched. Because San Jose St.’s roster lacked size Gilbert was forced to play tackle. I think he has prototype size for a 4-3 defensive end in the NFL and his experience at tackle means he could also probably play a 3-4 defensive end. I don’t think he’ll be around when we draft again in the 3rd round and I’d rather take him over some of the tweener DE/LBs left on the board.
Pick: Jarron Gilbert, DT/DE, San Jose St.
34) New England Patriots
This is strange. I picked Clay Matthews with the 23rd pick over Brian Cushing because his smoothness at the combine gave me much more confidence he could handle the step up in competition. Now the way things have fallen I could pick up Cushing as well and they would remain teammates. But I think it’s time to start looking at the best available athlete instead of filling a need. Though I’m not a big fan of all of these undersized pass rush specialists, it would appear that Aaron Maybin has slipped as far down in the draft as he could possibly go.
Pick: Aaron Maybin, DE/LB, Penn St.
35) St. Louis Rams
The prospect of one of the top six tackles sliding to this spot makes my pick of Aaron Curry make even more sense.
Pick: Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
36) Cleveland Browns
It’s between Brian Cushing and LeSean McCoy. Though I have more confidence that McCoy will become a starter in the NFL than Cushing, I can also see that it will be tougher to find help for my defense late in the draft than a solid running back.
Pick: Brian Cushing, LB, USC
37) Seattle Seahawks
I could select LeSean McCoy to try and improve the running game or I could try and add depth to the O Line. In this situation I draft my blockers first and my runners later.
Pick: Max Unger, C, Oregon
38) Cincinnati Bengals
I want to get the best defender left on the board. It’s really tough however deciding who that is at this point. I can be swayed in the direction of Laurinitis though I’m not sure he’s got enough athleticism to compete at this level. Or I can be swayed in favor of Larry English even though he might have to play out of position on my defense. In the end I think I would select Laurinitis and hope my doubts are unfounded.
Pick: James Laurinitis, LB, The Ohio St.
39) Jacksonville Jaguars
Wide receiver is a position of need and the speediest receiver is still on the board. But given the Jags propensity to come up with duds at the receiver position since the glory days of Smith and McCardell, I’d almost be afraid to pick Heyward-Bey with this selection for fear of perpetuating past failures. But alas, I cannot make my decisions based on superstition.
Pick: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
40) Oakland Raiders
I’m glad the Jags took Heyward-Bey off the board so I don’t feel obligated to select him. I see a guy on the board in a position of need who is trying to hit people as hard as Jack Tatum once did.
Pick: Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan
41) Green Bay Packers
I would have to consult my defensive coaches on this one, but the fact that Green Bay is switching to 3-4 makes me think Clint Sintim is a natural fit for this spot.
Pick: Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia
42) Buffalo Bills
With T.O. and Lee Evans I’m not going to worry about the fact that the Bills are weak at Tight End. There won’t be enough balls to go around anyway. I’d like to give Edwards as much protection as possible and take the best O lineman left on the board.
Pick: Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma
43) San Francisco 49ers
Here’s where the problem of not getting to see the game tape really starts rear it’s ugly head. I want to get the best O lineman left on the board, but I have to rely on someone else’s evaluation. But that’s the best I can do.
Pick: Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
44) Miami Dolphins
Since I didn’t pick up a corner in the first round, and there’s one staring me in the face as the BAA, I take him.
Pick: Sean Smith, CB, Utah
45) NY Giants
My running back depth problem has been conveniently solved by the fact that LeSean McCoy has slipped this deep into the 2nd round.
Pick: LeSean McCoy, RB, Pitt
46) Houston Texans
Since I went crazy and picked Maclin in the 1st round it’s now time to make a more sensible pick. The choices at linebacker look a little meager at this stage so I try for some offensive line help.
Pick: Eric Wood, C, Louisville
47) New England Patriots
To have so many picks and so few needs makes finding a target difficult. I’ll go with more help for the defense.
Pick: Patrick Chung, S, Oregon
48) Denver Broncos
Because size on the defensive line is a premium the Broncos should consider themselves lucky if Ron Brace is still available here even if he is only a run stuffer.
Pick: Ron Brace, DT, Boston College
49) Chicago Bears
I don’t think Josh Freeman will still be around in the 3rd round while I might be able to find a starter at another position even as late as the 3rd round. Therefore, I take a chance at solving the Bears long term QB problems.
Pick: Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St.
50) Cleveland Browns
The young quarterbacks will need the added security of a good pass receiving TE with the departure of Winslow.
Pick: Sean Nelson, TE, Southern Miss
51) Dallas Cowboys
I would not fool around and pick Pat White here. I don’t think that’s a luxury this team can afford. The dismantling done to us by the Eagles in the last game of the season shows we’re not as good as we may have thought we were. The absence of Roy Williams in the secondary was one of the reasons the team slid and now that he’s gone a replacement is in order.
Pick: William Moore, S, Missouri
52) Philadelphia Eagles
Since I burnt my 1st round picks on flash, it’s time to bolster the trenches. I could go offensively or defensively and look for a player with lots of upside.
Pick: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah
53) NY Jets
The Jets have 3 receivers with similar abilities in Cotchery, Stuckey and Clowney. Adding a #1 receiver would be nice but there isn’t anything like that on the board. Furthermore, it’s not like they even know who’s going to be throwing the ball to them at this point. The best thing to do is to continue to shore up the defense.
Pick: Fili Moala, DT, USC
54) Minnesota Vikings
Right tackle has been a weak spot in the line so it’s worth taking a chance on a massive player who might fill that role.
Pick: Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
55) Atlanta Falcons
Now it’s time to come back and get a TE in for Matt Ryan.
Pick: Clint Ingram, TE, Florida
56) Miami Dolphins
It looks like there could be a run on tight ends at this point and we could use an upgrade at this position.
Pick: Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina
57) Baltimore Ravens
Alphonso Smith has fallen much further than I had expected. The Ravens gladly take him.
Pick: Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
58) New England Patriots
I think it might be a little early to pick a guy who is projected to play a position he has never played before, but I think the Patriots like these versatile types of players.
Pick: Connor Barwin, DE, Cincinnati
59) Carolina Panthers
What a long wait for a first pick. I don’t think they will be able to find a player who will make an immediate impact at this spot. I think Carolina’s defense was not as good as everyone made it out to be and it was exposed by good teams at the end of the season. Furthermore, they have a great running game and one of the best receivers in the league. The objective now is to keep their best player (Julius Peppers) and look for more help for the defense.
Pick: Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn
60) NY Giants
With a loaded line up it’s time to select another BAA.
Pick: D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt
61) Indianapolis Colts
If Harrison doesn’t come back to the fold, there may be a temptation to go for someone like Iglesias here. I think however there will be a number of players with similar abilities available later in the draft. Also, this team still needs more help on defense and I don’t think has the luxury of picking up another toy for Peyton.
Pick: Lawrence Sidbury, DE, Richmond
62) Tennessee Titans
There’s been a run on tight ends so maybe it’s time to go that direction. I’m not really impressed with what’s left however. I’ve never been impressed with any of the Titans receivers since Derrick Mason went away. It confounds me that Coach Fisher settles for mediocrity at that position. Gage and McCareins??? Yikes. It doesn’t help his young QB any. (pun not intended) I see the receivers on the board right now that would be a potential upgrade in Iglesias, Williams, and Gibson. But because of the early run on receivers, there will be good 2nd tier receivers available in later rounds. I’ll grab the most intriguing guy of them, all and hope the Titans luck with drafting guys with fast 40 times at the combine continues.
Pick: Johnny Knox, WR, Abilene Christian
63) Arizona Cardinals
Not many CBs were taken early because of an overall poor performance in the 40 times at the combine. I think there will be a run on them now. The Cards can have their pick of the litter.
Pick: Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
64) Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers need help at corner also and now is a good time to select one.
Pick: Jairus Byrd, CB, Oregon